The O.C. Health Care Agency is reporting 127 COVID-19 cases in Irvine as of today, April 26, 2020 and 2,074 cases Countywide. One death was reported today and 39 have died to date. A total of 105 new cases were also reported today. There are 148 victims currently in local hospitals and 55 are in Intensive Care Units.

Here is how other major cities in Orange County are faring:

Anaheim reports 285 cases – just ahead of Santa Ana’s 281 cases, for the County lead

Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.

Following guidance from public health officials.

What to Do if You Think You’re SickCall ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath) and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.

Following guidance from public health officials.

What to Do if You Think You’re SickCall ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath) and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.

Following guidance from public health officials.

What to Do if You Think You’re SickCall ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath) and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

Today, April 22, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 1,753 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 119 cases in Irvine. A total of 67 new cases were reported today and one death. Todate 34 victims have died in Orange County. There are 162 victims currently in local hospitals and 70 of them are in Intensive Care Units.

Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.

Following guidance from public health officials.

What to Do if You Think You’re SickCall ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath) and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

The O.C. Health Care Agency is still reporting 118 total cases of COVID-19 in Irvine as of April 21, 2020 and 1,691 cases Countywide. There were 29 new cases reported today. No new deaths were reported today. To date 33 victims have passed away. There are currently 148 victims in local hospitals and 54 of them are in Intensive Care Units.

As of April 19, local health departments have reported 3,584 confirmed positive cases in health care workers. This includes on-the-job exposures, and other exposures, such as travel and close family contact. As testing capacity continues to increase, and more tests are being conducted directly in physician’s offices and processed through commercial laboratories, local public health officials will not be able to report the source of exposure for every affected health care worker.

Testing in California

As of April 19, more than 290,500 tests had been conducted in California. At least 283,317 results have been received and another 7,200 are pending. These numbers include data California has received from commercial, private and academic labs, including Quest, LabCorp, Kaiser, University of California and Stanford, and the 22 state and county health labs currently testing.

How People Can Protect ThemselvesEvery person has a role to play. Protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense:

Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.

Following guidance from public health officials.

What to Do if You Think You’re SickCall ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath) and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

The O.C. Health Care Agency is reporting 118 total cases of COVID-19 in Irvine, as of April 20, 2020, and 1,676 cases Countywide. That is the same total Irvine cases that was reported on April 19. A total of 41 new cases were announced today. One victim died today and so far there have been 33 deaths. There are currently 128 victims in the hospital and 52 of them are in Intensive Care Units.

Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.

Following guidance from public health officials.

What to Do if You Think You’re SickCall ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath) and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

The O.C. Health Care Agency is reporting 111 COVID-19 cases in Irvine as of today, April 17 , and 1,501 cases Countywide. Three more deaths were reported today with a total of 28 deaths so far. There were 77 new cases announced today and 129 victims are in the hospital – of those 48 are in Intensive Care Units.

Her is how other major cities in Orange County are faring:

Anaheim reports 178 cases

Santa Ana reports 149 cases

Huntington Beach reports 103 cases

Newport Beach reports 90 cases

Orange reports 59 cases

Buena Park reports 53 cases

Garden Grove reports 53 cases

Fullerton reports 48 cases

Mission Viejo reports 37 cases

Laguna Beach reports 36 cases

Costa Mesa reports 29 cases

Fountain Valley reports 24 cases

Westminster reports 24 cases

As of April 15, 2020, there are a total of 26,182 positive cases and 890 deaths in California, according to the CA Public Health Dept.

How can people protect themselves?

There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). This occurs through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Every person has a role to play. So much of protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense:

Washing hands with soap and water.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. If surfaces are dirty, clean them using detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.

Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow.

Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.

Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.

If you are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 because of your age or health condition, it is important for you to take actions to reduce your risk of getting sick with the disease, including:

Isolate at home and practice social distancing.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, or having been in a public place.

Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick, and stay away from large gatherings and crowds.

Consider ways of getting food brought to your house through family, social, or commercial networks.

It is also important that you listen to public health officials who may recommend community actions to reduce potential exposure to COVID-19, especially if COVID-19 is spreading in your community.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

Typically, human coronaviruses cause mild-to-moderate respiratory illness. Symptoms are very similar to the flu, including:

Fever

Cough

Shortness of breath

COVID-19 can cause more severe respiratory illness.

What if I have symptoms?

Patient: If a person develops symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough or shortness of breath, and has reason to believe they may have been exposed, they should call their health care provider before seeking care. Contacting them in advance will make sure that people can get the care they need without putting others at risk. Please be sure to tell your health care provider about your travel history. You can also take the following precautionary measures: avoid contact with sick individuals, wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.Health Care Provider: Patients who may have infection with this novel coronavirus should wear a surgical mask and be placed in an airborne infection isolation room. If an airborne infection isolation room is not available, the patient should be placed in a private room with the door closed. Health care providers should use standard, contact and airborne precautions and use eye protection. Please see “Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, China” for more information about infection control. The Public Health Department will issue All Facility Letters to regulated healthcare facilities within California with updated information and guidance; these can be found on the AFL webpage.

The O.C. Health Care Agency is reporting a total of 106 COVID-19 cases in Irvine as of today, April 16, and 1,425 cases Countywide. Three new deaths were reported today and so far 25 people have died of COVID-19 in Orange County. There are 138 victims in area hospitals and 68 of them are in Intensive Care Units.

Here is how other major cities in Orange County are faring:

Anaheim continues to lead the County in total cases with 162 reported

Santa Ana reports 142 cases

Huntington Beach reports 97 cases

Newport Beach reports 90 cases

Orange reports 53 cases

Fullerton reports 45 cases

Garden Grove reports 45 cases

Mission Viejo reports 37 cases

Laguna Beach reports 36 cases

Tustin reports 29 cases

Costa Mesa reports 28 cases

Fountain Valley reports 20 cases

As of April 14, 2020, there are a total of 24,424 positive cases and 821 deaths in California, according to the CA Dept. of Public Health.

How can people protect themselves?

There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). This occurs through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Every person has a role to play. So much of protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense:

Washing hands with soap and water.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. If surfaces are dirty, clean them using detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.

Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow.

Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.

Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.

If you are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 because of your age or health condition, it is important for you to take actions to reduce your risk of getting sick with the disease, including:

Isolate at home and practice social distancing.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, or having been in a public place.

Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick, and stay away from large gatherings and crowds.

Consider ways of getting food brought to your house through family, social, or commercial networks.

It is also important that you listen to public health officials who may recommend community actions to reduce potential exposure to COVID-19, especially if COVID-19 is spreading in your community.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

Typically, human coronaviruses cause mild-to-moderate respiratory illness. Symptoms are very similar to the flu, including:

Fever

Cough

Shortness of breath

COVID-19 can cause more severe respiratory illness.

What if I have symptoms?

Patient: If a person develops symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough or shortness of breath, and has reason to believe they may have been exposed, they should call their health care provider before seeking care. Contacting them in advance will make sure that people can get the care they need without putting others at risk. Please be sure to tell your health care provider about your travel history. You can also take the following precautionary measures: avoid contact with sick individuals, wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.Health Care Provider: Patients who may have infection with this novel coronavirus should wear a surgical mask and be placed in an airborne infection isolation room. If an airborne infection isolation room is not available, the patient should be placed in a private room with the door closed. Health care providers should use standard, contact and airborne precautions and use eye protection. Please see “Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, China” for more information about infection control. The Public Health Department will issue All Facility Letters to regulated healthcare facilities within California with updated information and guidance; these can be found on the AFL webpage.

California has partnered with Verily’s Project Baseline to launch a community COVID-19 testing program to expand screening and testing for high-risk individuals in certain areas of the state. High-risk individuals located in Santa Clara or San Mateo counties, or within 50 miles of the cities of Riverside or Sacramento, can complete the screener to see if they qualify for testing through this program. Potential participants need internet access and a Google account.

What should you do if you think you’re sick?

Call ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

The O.C. Health Care Agency reported today 97 total cases of COVID-19 in Irvine, on Easter Sunday. There are a total of 1,277 cases Countywide and 57 were reported today. One new death was reported today and there have been 19 so far. There are 107 victims in the hospital and 52 are currently in Intensive Care Units.

How can people protect themselves?

There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). This occurs through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Every person has a role to play. So much of protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense:

Washing hands with soap and water.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. If surfaces are dirty, clean them using detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.

Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow.

Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.

Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.

If you are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 because of your age or health condition, it is important for you to take actions to reduce your risk of getting sick with the disease, including:

Isolate at home and practice social distancing.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, or having been in a public place.

Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick, and stay away from large gatherings and crowds.

Consider ways of getting food brought to your house through family, social, or commercial networks.

It is also important that you listen to public health officials who may recommend community actions to reduce potential exposure to COVID-19, especially if COVID-19 is spreading in your community.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

Typically, human coronaviruses cause mild-to-moderate respiratory illness. Symptoms are very similar to the flu, including:

Fever

Cough

Shortness of breath

COVID-19 can cause more severe respiratory illness.

What if I have symptoms?

Patient: If a person develops symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough or shortness of breath, and has reason to believe they may have been exposed, they should call their health care provider before seeking care. Contacting them in advance will make sure that people can get the care they need without putting others at risk. Please be sure to tell your health care provider about your travel history. You can also take the following precautionary measures: avoid contact with sick individuals, wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.Health Care Provider: Patients who may have infection with this novel coronavirus should wear a surgical mask and be placed in an airborne infection isolation room. If an airborne infection isolation room is not available, the patient should be placed in a private room with the door closed. Health care providers should use standard, contact and airborne precautions and use eye protection. Please see “Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, China” for more information about infection control. The Public Health Department will issue All Facility Letters to regulated healthcare facilities within California with updated information and guidance; these can be found on the AFL webpage.

Eighty five cases were reported today and 118 victims are hospitalized while 63 of them are in Intensive Care Units. One death was reported today. To date 18 have died.

Here is how other major cities are faring in Orange County:

Anaheim continues to lead in total cases with 135 victims

Santa Ana reports 102 cases

Newport Beach reports 84 cases

Huntington Beach reports 83 cases

Orange reports 46 cases

Buena Park reports 42 cases

Fullerton reports 35 cases

Costa Mesa reports 25 cases

Incidentally we keep getting reports regarding employees of various local superstores and supermarkets as well as restaurants who have come down with COVID-19. We will not publish those unless we receive an official press release from those entities. We advise our readers to assume the disease is everywhere. Take precautions including wearing masks when you go shopping and washing your hands as much as possible. Avoid going out unless you need to and if you do make sure to maintain at least a six foot distance from others.

As of April 9, 2020, there are a total of 19,472 positive cases and 541 deaths in California according to the CA Dept. of Public Health.

Ages of all confirmed positive cases:

Age 0-17: 269 cases

Age 18-49: 9,469 cases

Age 50-64: 5,347 cases

Age 65 and older: 4,335 cases

Unknown/Missing: 52 cases

Gender of all confirmed positive cases:

Female: 9,387 cases

Male: 9,745 cases

Unknown: 340 cases

Racial DemographicsThis initial information, representing 54 percent of COVID-19 cases and 53 percent of deaths, shows the race and ethnicity data is roughly in line with the diversity of California overall:

Latinos: 32% of cases and 27% of deaths (39% of the state’s population)

Whites: 33% of cases and 42% of deaths (37% of the state’s population)

African Americans/Blacks: 7% of cases and 9% of deaths (6% of the state’s population)

Asians: 13% of cases and 17% of deaths (15% of the state’s population)

Multiracial: 2% of cases and 0.9% of deaths (2% of the state’s population)

American Indians or Alaska Natives: 0.2% of cases and 0.7% of deaths (0.5% of the states’ population)

Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders: 2% of cases and .7% of deaths (0.3% of the state’s population)

How can people protect themselves?

There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). This occurs through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Every person has a role to play. So much of protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense:

Washing hands with soap and water.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. If surfaces are dirty, clean them using detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.

Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow.

Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.

Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.

If you are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 because of your age or health condition, it is important for you to take actions to reduce your risk of getting sick with the disease, including:

Isolate at home and practice social distancing.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, or having been in a public place.

Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick, and stay away from large gatherings and crowds.

Consider ways of getting food brought to your house through family, social, or commercial networks.

It is also important that you listen to public health officials who may recommend community actions to reduce potential exposure to COVID-19, especially if COVID-19 is spreading in your community.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

Typically, human coronaviruses cause mild-to-moderate respiratory illness. Symptoms are very similar to the flu, including:

Fever

Cough

Shortness of breath

COVID-19 can cause more severe respiratory illness.

What if I have symptoms?

Patient: If a person develops symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough or shortness of breath, and has reason to believe they may have been exposed, they should call their health care provider before seeking care. Contacting them in advance will make sure that people can get the care they need without putting others at risk. Please be sure to tell your health care provider about your travel history. You can also take the following precautionary measures: avoid contact with sick individuals, wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.Health Care Provider: Patients who may have infection with this novel coronavirus should wear a surgical mask and be placed in an airborne infection isolation room. If an airborne infection isolation room is not available, the patient should be placed in a private room with the door closed. Health care providers should use standard, contact and airborne precautions and use eye protection. Please see “Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, China” for more information about infection control. The Public Health Department will issue All Facility Letters to regulated healthcare facilities within California with updated information and guidance; these can be found on the AFL webpage.